Lead / Sr. Design Engineer - PLC Programming

Job Location: Chennai

Key Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze project inputs and specifications from cross‑functional teams, and define the machine automation architecture based on functional, process, and safety requirements.
- Design and develop PLC programs and HMI interfaces using Rockwell RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View in alignment with project and industry standards.
- Develop automation projects using Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Application Code Manager (ACM) for standardized, modular, and scalable engineering.
- Select appropriate PLC controllers, VFDs, servo drives, and I/O modules based on system capacity, performance needs, and architecture design.
- Configure and parameterize VFDs and servo drives, ensuring correct motion profiles, safety functions, and communication setup.
- Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and cable routing designs using SEE Electrical software as per industrial and customer standards.
- Generate part lists, cable lists,



and BOM documentation from SEE Electrical outputs for procurement and manufacturing.
- Select electrical components such as breakers, sensors, drives, motors, and safety devices ensuring compliance with required Performance Level (PL) and relevant safety standard ISO 13849.

Work Experience:
- Strong expertise in Rockwell Automation systems, including CompactLogix and Compact GuardLogix 5380 PLCs, PowerFlex drives, and Kinetix 5700 servo drives.
- Must have positive knowledge in Electrical CAD/ EPLAN/SEE -electrical
- Hands‑on experience in parameterization and troubleshooting of Nidec drives (Unidrive SP, M‑Drives, Digitex M750) and Rockwell Kinetix drives.
- PLC programming skills across multiple IEC 61131‑3 languages: Ladder Logic (LD), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Function Block Diagram (FBD).
- Ability to Design and develop new PLC automation concepts based on machine functionality and process requirements
- Excellent problem‑solvin

📌 Lead / Sr. Design Engineer - PLC Programming (Chennai Metropolitan Area)
🏢 Quest Global
📍 Chennai Metropolitan Area